Isaac Chesley Morris

Isaac Chesley Morris (1857 – July 1937) is a Canadian writer, businessman and politician.

Biography
Morris was born in 1857, in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, to Walter and Margaret (née Latimer) Morris. He was educated at Central School. After graduating, he established I. C. Morris Sailworks. The business was closed following World War I.

In 1914, Morris was elected to St. John's City Council, also being reelected in 1920. He became chairman in 1921, following William Gosling's resignation.

Morris was a regular contributor to newspapers, and was a public speaker. He also wrote books about the history of Newfoundland and Labrador. He had 5 children: Robert, Rupert, Sholto, Fred and Eve. He died in July 1937.